Petroleum Engineering

Bachelor's degree · University of Kansas · Lawrence, KS

CIP 14.25

$42,865Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$97,527Median earnings 4 years after

$93,860Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Petroleum Engineering at University of Kansas earn a median of $42,865 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $104,823 four years after graduating (middle half: $80,747–$146,680).

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Petroleum Engineering graduates from University of Kansas make?

The median salary is $42,865 one year after graduation and $93,860 after five years.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.